give stick en · VERB
Etymology
From the literal sense of beating someone or something with a stick (especially a hockey stick).
Meanings
- To abuse, insult, or denigrate.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| gave stick | Tense=Past | lexicographic | |
| gives stick | Number=Sing, Person=3, Tense=Pres | lexicographic | |
| given stick | Tense=Past, VerbForm=Part | lexicographic | |
| giving stick | Tense=Pres, VerbForm=Part | lexicographic |